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Food Cultures of Japan - Recipes, Customs, and Issues (Hardcover)
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Food Cultures of Japan - Recipes, Customs, and Issues (Hardcover)
Series: The Global Kitchen
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This addition to the Global Kitchen series explores the cuisine of
Japan, from culinary history and important ingredients to essential
daily and special meals. When we think of Japanese food in the
United States, certain images come to mind: sushi, ramen, and
hibachi restaurants. But what is food like in this island nation?
What do people eat and drink every day? Are food concerns similar
to those in the United States, where obesity is a major issue? This
volume offers comprehensive coverage on the cuisine of Japan.
Readers will learn about the history of food in the country,
influential ingredients that play an important role in daily
cooking and consumption, meals and dishes for every occasion, and
what food is like when dining out or stopping for snacks from
street vendors. An additional chapter examines food issues and
dietary concerns. Recipes accompany every chapter. A chronology,
glossary, sidebars, and bibliography round out the work. Explores
the cuisine of Japan through comprehensive coverage of ingredients,
history, and meals Examines issues relating to food, such as
production, nutrition and health, and sustainability Provides an
at-a-glance look at food history in Japan in a chronology Offers
recipes alongside each chapter, perfect for student readers and
general audiences to try at home Illuminates the text through
sidebars providing anecdotal "fun facts" about food in Japanese
culture
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